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Former UArts students, faculty and alumni exhibit on the walls of Philly City Hall
Dozens of artists impacted by the closure of the University of the Arts submitted work to what might be their last collective exhibition.
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Philadelphia region celebrates holiday season with festivities for all
The Philadelphia area comes to life as people celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa with a wide variety of activities.
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Eagles great Bill Bergey dies on Christmas Day at 79
Bergey helped the Philadelphia Eagles reach the Super Bowl in 1980.
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West Philly pastor empowers youth through cutting-edge technology
Pastor Aaron Campbell opens a new state-of-the-art STEM lab for young people to stay on the cutting edge of technology.
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Listen 1:20‘So grotesque they’re beautiful’: Eastern hellbender may get federal protections
The species has existed for millions of years, but the salamanders are threatened by poor water quality and populations have drastically declined.
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The future museum of the musical theater writer in Doylestown gets a second infusion of state money.
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A century of tradition: Stock’s Bakery draws fans on Christmas Eve
In Port Richmond, the Philadelphia fixture for more than 100 years continued its Christmas Eve tradition, with a long line of customers waiting outside.
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Ex-Eagles player pleads guilty to federal fraud charges related to pandemic aid programs
Wendell Smallwood Jr. is accused of submitting fraudulent tax returns and applications for hundreds of thousands of dollars in COVID-19 pandemic aid programs.
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Mikveh Israel rabbi reflects on recent antisemitic attacks as Hanukkah begins
Known as the “Synagogue of the American Revolution,” Mikveh Israel is the oldest continuous synagogue in the U.S. It suffered a series of antisemitic attacks in October.
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A sweet tradition: Hundreds line up outside Termini Brothers Bakery as part of a holiday ritual
Since 1921, the South Street bakery has been courting customers with its original recipes of Italian pastries and desserts.
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Inside the state and federal charges against the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO
Luigi Mangione faces 20 total counts in federal court, Pennsylvania state court and New York state court. On Monday, he pleaded not guilty in the latter to 11 counts.
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Biden commutes death sentence for Philadelphia drug lord who killed 12 people, including children
On Monday, the president announced he is commuting the sentences of 37 people on federal death row, including Kaboni Savage, who ordered the firebombing of a house in 2004.
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Joel Embiid ejected after drawing 2 technicals in game against Wembanyama and Spurs
On Monday night, Embiid received the first technical for arguing with referee Jenna Schroeder, and his second came from Schroeder before any more game time elapsed.
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No flowers? No problem. Artist Mark Sfirri makes bouquets out of wood in Philly
After 50 years as an artist, Bucks County’s Mark Sfirri has his first solo museum show. And a second simultaneously.
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Listen 1:29‘We live people’s worst day — every single day’: How EMTs in Lansdale, Pa. battle burnout
EMTs and paramedics have long been encouraged to suppress their feelings, but that culture of stoicism is changing. Here's how a Montco ambulance service is making it happen.
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